In brief
- Monero hit a fresh all-time high above $667, surging 54% in the past week as traders rotate into the privacy sector.
- Dash exploded nearly 39% in a single day—its largest four-hour candle since October 12, 2025—driven by short squeezes and thin liquidity.
- The EU’s DAC8 crypto tax reporting rules, which kicked in January 1, have revived the “privacy as a feature” narrative just as Zcash’s governance crisis sent capital fleeing toward competitors.
Privacy coins haven’t moved like this in years. Monero is up 54% on the week, Dash just posted a 39% single-day gain, and the entire privacy sector is suddenly outperforming every other niche in crypto.
The question now is: Can it last?
The catalyst appears simple on the surface: In…
Jan 13 2026
